Feed Mill Operator

Position

The Feed Mill Operator – $17.25 hourly

• Follow standard operating instructions and procedures for all operator areas, including flushing procedures for batching and pelleting, and record keeping.
• Operate all equipment and tools (computer, grinders, forklift, and other tools) in all areas of the mill.
• Prepare and maintain shift activity reports; track production reports, sampling reports, bag dump reports, reconciliations, and other required documentation.
• Regulate the flow of materials and monitor the flow to ensure attainment of specified product specifications.
• Perform daily inventory of feed, bulk, and micro ingredients.
• Perform housekeeping duties as directed, keeping designated areas clean and supporting co‑workers in other areas.
• Maintain and ensure the safety of all employees and company assets.
• Acquire and maintain necessary certifications (e.g., weigh master, forklift). Maintain tote system stock and support micro‑ingredient filling at batching areas and receiving.
• Comply with all environmental laws, company IPS and EMS policies, and procedures.
• Report environmental issues immediately to supervisor.
• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process.
• Conduct duties in a way that maintains compliance with ISO
  22000 Feed Safety and Quality Program, pursuing opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to recognize critical areas of the mill’s control feed/ingredient system.
• Proficiency in reading and speaking English.
• Basic computer skills desired.
• Capacity to work an average of 50 hours per week, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Support for the mission of producing high‑quality pellet feed.
• Willingness and ability to learn and perform across different areas of the feed mill process.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Respectful, approachable, and team‑oriented, building strong working relationships.
• Capacity to tolerate grain dust, chemical odors, and frequently noisy conditions while working in wet, humid, and variable temperature environments.

Operating in a mill environment involves frequent standing, walking, and use of hands to handle or feel, reach, and manipulate equipment and materials. Workers must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, stoop, kneel, or crouch, and work in extreme seasonal temperatures from hot to cold. Grain dust, chemical odors, fumes, airborne particles, and noise are common; wet or humid conditions are also typical.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non‑job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757‑357‑1595.